Regional | Urbanize LA

State provides funding for Union Station revamp and wildlife bridge

Glendale also gets money for electric buses

February 5, 2026 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County approves $43.8M for new affordable housing

Partial funding for projects in L.A., West Hollywood, and Whittier

February 4, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Plan for Coachella Valley rail line continues to inch forward

RCTC inks $80M deal with engineering firm for EIR

February 3, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Metro board approves subway alternative for Sepulveda Pass project

But plans for a Torrance Metro rail extension are likely delayed indefinitely

January 23, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Report: L.A. residential permitting was historically weak in 2025

Hilgard Economics concludes just 8,714 homes were permitted citywide last year

January 14, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Metro staff recommend heavy rail alignment for Sepulveda Pass project

Final certification of the Torrance Metro rail extension is also expected this month

January 12, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Application window for California's $5.2B renter assistance program reopens September 1

The program is expected to cover all back rent accrued by low-income households during the pandemic

August 26, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Los Angeles to require public listing of new affordable housing units

Keep your eye on lahousing.lacity.org

August 25, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Multifamily residential development move forward in Hollywood, Venice and Sylmar

Including mixed-use buildings on Vine Street and Ocean Front Walk

August 20, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Developers form $2-billion joint venture to create "middle-income" housing in California

Standard Communities and Faring will purchase buildings through California's Workforce Housing Program

August 19, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Foothill Gold Line extension is over 1/3 complete

The 9.1-mile extension will reach Pomona

August 16, 2021 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Planning Commission signs off on housing in Hollywood and Mid-City

140 apartments in two projects

August 12, 2021 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County Supervisors approve $151m for three supportive housing developments

A total of 239 apartments in South Los Angeles and Westwood

August 10, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Metrolink aims for more frequent service on Ventura County and Antelope Valley lines

New segments of double track are planned as part of the $10-billion SCORE program

August 4, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Metro is considering four build alternatives for the West Santa Ana Branch

The full 19-mile light rail line will link Downtown with Artesia

August 2, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Here's where you can check out L.A's proposed new bus shelters

Public demonstrations will be held through the end of July

July 20, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Florida tragedy prompts effort to study safety of older L.A. high-rise buildings

The focus is on buildings over 30 years old

July 14, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Sunset Boulevard completes street makeover

Safe streets advocates want 3.2 miles of protected bike lanes

July 8, 2021 by Steven Sharp